The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 is one of the most highly ratified human rights treaties in the world, with 192 states currently signed up to it. Article 12 is fundamental to the Convention and covers the right of children to express their views and to be heard. This book examines Article 12 and the extent to which it has been internationally implemented.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 is one of the most highly ratified human rights treaties in the world, with 192 states currently signed up to it. Article 12 is fundamental to the Convention and covers the right of children to express their views and to be heard. This book examines Article 12 and the extent to which it has been internationally implemented.